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Team
Profiles
We are the Pet Finders, we are 100% Australian owned and
ran however we all come from different parts of the world.
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Personal
information=
Matthew Ahearn (s3884661)
My name is Matthew Ahearn, I am an Australian citizen wh=
o
has lived and worked in four cities in Australia and two in New Zealand. For
the last ten years I have worked as an airline pilot after completing my
Commercial Pilots Licence and an associated Diploma of Aviation. I was
fortunate enough to work with an amazing group of people from all around the
world. Probably the most dramatic moment in my flying career was when one of=
my
engines failed shortly after take-off. Thankfully, we were able to return th=
e
aircraft to the departure aerodrome safely! Like many people I have bee=
n
interested in IT from an early age. I was fascinated by videogames growing u=
p
and am often amazed by people’s ingenious ideas to apply IT to our daily l=
ives.
Aviation itself provides a strong example, the greatest safety improvements =
in
the last 30 years were the traffic Collision and Avoidance System and the
Ground Proximity Warning System. These two programmes have saved many lives.=
I
was particularly inspired when I learned that a colleague of mine had create=
d
an app that could pull a pilot’s roster from the airlines server and alert=
you
to changes, as well as share those with family and friends. This was
immediately useful as informing your family about last minute roster changes
could get difficult. I particularly enjoyed sharing a monthly map of where I
had flown. From there I started self-teaching for hobby projects using HTML,
CSS and Java and am now working with SQL and XML in a client services
role. I am excited to bring these skills to my role of Database
Administrator with the Pet Finders!
Victor Van de Meer (S3824193=
)
I am an Australian Citizen, born in regional NSW and hav=
e
lived in Sydney for more than 12 years. My mum and dad were both born in the
Netherlands and migrated to Australia post-WWII. I am an advocate and
passionate champion of LGBTQI+ rights, contributing to the well-being of
humanity on a personal level. My hobbies include running a business, DJ’in=
g,
photography, web design and programming, I also enjoy creative arts, includi=
ng
writing, music, painting and graphic design. I have been building websites a=
nd
developing web platforms for more than 2 decades and have also worked casual=
ly
as a freelance web consultant, on the side of working full-time in the prope=
rty
and facilities management industry. I have now left that profession and aimi=
ng
to pursue employment in fields related to Information Technology. I am excit=
ed
to be creating the PetFinder collar and app with the new Pet Finde=
r
team!
Kanav Atri (s3177499)<=
o:p>
I was born in the city of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Indi=
a
and spent most of my childhood and teenage years growing up in a joint famil=
y.
I finished my high school in 2006 and decided to move abroad for higher
studies, this was not an easy decision as I had never stayed away from my
family even for a month so, moving to a new country all together was somethi=
ng which
was quite a huge thing and at first my parents did not agree however after I
kept insisting they finally agreed to send me abroad. I.T has always been an important part of =
my
life. I can still remember that attending computer classes back in secondary=
school
always excited me and I always looked forward to learning more about compute=
rs
and how they work.
My interest is in Cyber security and&nb=
sp;AI.
I find both these fields very fascinating especially in todays era
where cyber threats, robotics etc has become a part of our day to day lives =
and
there is not even a shred of a doubt in my mind that these two fields will
shape our future. I hope that I can bring my skills and experience to good
effect with Pet Finders
Mark George (s3886745)<= o:p>
I am Egyptian Coptic Orthodox, born and raised in Sydney Australia =
who
can speak both English and Arabic. Growing up, I have always been fascinated=
in
anything IT related from playing games to making them. Other than messing around with computers fo=
r
essentially my entire upbringing, I have completed a Cert III in Information=
,
Digital media and Technology; being my only IT experience and qualification
with a passion and interest for Cyber Security (ideal job)
A fun fact is that with both my parents being purely Coptic, it mea=
ns
that I am a direct descendant from the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Being a pa=
rt
of the PetFinders team is something I pride myself in, I look forward to
working towards our goal every day.
Connor Abdulai (s3886035)<= o:p>
I am Connor Abdulai born in west Africa Sierra Leone, A menda Kono by tribe and English is my second languag= e. Upon compilation of my high school to university I migrated to Australia in 2016. From then to now during which my interest in IT was established,= I have completed my Certificate II in Information Digital Media and Technology through TAFE and Info exchange via a youth IT program. In Which I = had the opportunity to make a presentation at J.P Morgan, Microsoft an= d Total Synergy on the topic Identity theft. I am ambitious and driven, motivated by challenges, energetic and compassionate. I like reading and analysing information. During my leisure time I like exercising, spend= ing time with loved ones or watching basketball as it is my favourite sport. My interest in IT started unconsciously through the access= to radios, telephones, mobile phones and computers. Growing up = my uncle used to tell me a story of what they have to go through to make a = ;5 minute call to our families in the US. Firstly, they have to wait for the scheduled date that has been set for the call, then have to travel to the capital city if a line is not available in your district at that moment, wake up about 4-5am in the morning to join the long queue at the post office where the telephone boot was. One will h= ave to wait in the queue for almost half the day, sometimes the whole day to get= a call or make a call. And the most stressful part of it all was after going through all this sometime is either they do not end up calling or did = not pick up their calls. Which means you will have to go back home and wait for = a message from the post office for another schedule call. When telephones fina= lly become accessible in most home, i will run closer to anyone I see making a call, wondering if the person is in the telephone, or how is that sound of the person coming in, are they talking through a pip from the US to Africa or is just some witchcraft or magician manipulating and making sound,= I asked myself. Sometimes I and some of my friends will go around looking for long tubes or pips just to talk to each through it. Then finally mobile phon= es and computers became accessible. Even though I did not have one till I was o= ld enough. What I always do when I get hold of people phones or computers, eith= er by giving it to me to drop it off at the recharging boot when there is a suitage of electricity which is widely common or request it from someone to just have a look. I will go through the setting systematical= ly and make sure I play around all the settings because I have no one to call. = By doing so I started becoming so familiarised with phones and computers that could help my relatives successfully whenever they have difficulty with thei= r phones or computer. The fact that i was able to help them ma= kes me very happy. And so my interest in those computers hardware and software became more and more interesting to me. And today's world is highly embedded and basically everything is like a revolution in the hands of IT. a= s If not all but most aspects of life are associated with IT. <= o:p>
Quentin Schuster - s3885261<= span style=3D'font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><= o:p>
My name its Quentin K Schuster and I am a pa=
rt
of PetFinders! IT has always and will always be a part of my life.
I don’t have an interest in a singular branch of IT, but I have
always been interested in the field. I don’t have any experience=
in
IT, but I have been trying to learn Python in my spare time cause a friend
recommended I learn it as it’s the easiest and the most used out of all th=
e
coding languages used in the field. My hobbies include Gaming, Anime a=
nd
reading Manga.
Group
Processes =
Our group worked well together in assignment two. =
We
were all impressed by the welcoming atmosphere we created that encouraged
everyone to participate and to work together to build the Petfinder&nbs=
p;idea.
We believe we can improve by having the team complete their work earlier, so=
we
have more time as a group to review and compile the information.
To achieve this, we are formalising our roles in the
meetings with Matthew chairing the meetings and creating agendas and Victor
publishing the meeting minutes. Matthew will maintain a running checkl=
ist
of the tasks that need to be done and who is assigned to them.
Meetings will include deadlines for submission of smalle=
r
parts of the total project. The overall strategy will be to create man=
y
small submission deadlines throughout the process rather than a single big o=
ne,
which should help us identify problem areas early and ultimately create a
better result.
We chose these roles based in part on the results from o=
ur
previous personality tests and felt that Assertive Protagonist and The Advoc=
ate
were good matches. Below is a table of our results from three different
personality tests. These are the 16 Personality Test, Learning Style and Big=
5
Personality Test.
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Career
Plans
Matthew – Data Scientist
Victor – Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer =
Kanav – Cyber Security Operations Engineer <= o:p>
Connor – Computer Systems Analyst
Mark – Cyber Security Specialist
Quentin – Software Engineer
The different career plans among our group show how dive=
rse
the IT field can be. Kanav and Mark have similar interests i=
n
Cyber Security whereas Quentin aspires to be a Software Engineer. Connor wou=
ld
like to be a Computer Systems Analyst and Victor aims to build further on hi=
s
career as a Multimedia Specialist and Web Developer. Matthew is workin=
g
towards a career as a Data Scientist. These careers have different
emphasis.
Victor will have the most design focused job and will ne=
ed
to be exceptional at visual communication.
Matthew will be responsible for statistical analysis and
will need to be able to communicate these results to people without the same=
technical
or mathematical background.
Connors ideal job will require a lot of troubleshooting =
and
communicating with users who have limited technical skills themselves.
Quentin’s ideal career will require creativity, collaboration an=
d
knowledge of several languages. Kanav and Mark in Cybersecurity wi=
ll
need to develop problem-solving skills, forensic ability, and attention to
detail. These careers all require a mastery of different technical skil=
ls
however they all call for similar interpersonal skills as they will all requ=
ire
us to work in a team. Communication, Teamwork, Organisation, Time
Management and Attention to Detail will be essential for all of us.
The biggest difference in our career paths are the
technical skills we will need to focus on developing. Victor for
example as a Multimedia Specialist/Web Developer requires experience and
knowledge in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, skills which are not needed by the ot=
her
team members as there is no use for web development in Cybersecurity, Softwa=
re Engineering
or even as a Data Scientist. Each person’s skills reflect their =
ideal
job and as such are differing. As a data scientist, Matthew needs skills in
SQL in order to communicate with databases, in contrast Quentin ne=
eds
C++ mastery as a Software engineer. Mark and Kanav have both opted
for ideal jobs within the Cybersecurity sector of IT and will need an
extensive knowledge of the administration and management of different operat=
ing
systems such as Linux and Windows.
Communication
Below are the links to our group’s website and GitHub
repository and other online tools we used for this project, including a brie=
f
description of what the team has done.
GitHub
Used for tracking changes to files, so the team could work=
collaboratively
and developing source code during project and app development. We created an organisation an=
d
forked the website and files across form assessment 2.
Website on GitHub: Click here or copy the link into your internet browser:
Link to GitHub Website: https://PetFinder.GitHub.io<=
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white'>
GitHub repository link: Click here or copy the link into your internet browser:
Link to GitHub Repository: https://GitHub.com/PetFinde=
r/assessment3.git
In assessment 2 the audit trail on the GitHub repository d=
id
not reflects our group’s work becaus=
e we
found it easier to communicate and share updated files via MS teams, and upl=
oad
the final versions into GitHub.
In assessment 3,we have been more active on GitHub as show=
n
by our commit trail, however most of our conversations and interactions happ=
ens
on MS teams because it was easier to use the same system for our meetings an=
d
file sharing, more user friendly and the live documents allowed effective
collaboration.
MS Teams
Used for chat and threaded conversations, meetings &
video conferencing, calling, content collaboration and to share files and
documents.
MS Teams Group 2 - PetFinders: Click here or copy the link into your internet browser:<= o:p>
MS Teams Meetings Records
4/2/21
Agend=
a
Recor=
ding
Actio=
ns
8/2/21
Agend=
a
Recor=
ding
Actio=
ns
11/2/21
12/2/21
Agend=
a
Recor=
ding
Actio=
ns
15/2/21
17/2/21
Agend=
a
Recor=
ding
Actio=
ns
21/2/21 Final Submission Meeting Agend=
a
Tools
YouTube
We have =
used YouTube
to share our videos using unlisted links to maintain privacy and included th=
e
links below:
PetFinders television advertisement: <=
a
href=3D"https://youtu.be/VX2A1ddiLsU">https://youtu.be/VX2A1ddiLsU
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Pet Finde=
r
Demo - Getting Started: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Dp8eVF6wCsJw
![3D"Title:](3D"report.fld/image007.png")
Pet Finder GPS Tra=
cking
System - https://youtu.be/fgsXwNrapec
![3D"Title:](3D"report.fld/image008.png")
PetFi=
nder
Health Tracker Prototype:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DSLbU4kvN2UA&feature=3Dyoutu.be
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Geoalert / Geo-Fencing Proto=
type - https://youtu.be/uquSg3rONE0
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Adobe XD=
Adobe XD is a vector-based user experience design tool for
web apps and mobile apps, and was used to assist us with building a prototyp=
e of
the app interface.
Link to APP prototype: Click here=
or co=
py
the link into your internet browser:
Adobe – Photoshop<= o:p>
Adobe Photoshop is an advanced image editing software
created by Adobe. We used adobe photoshop to create the logo and edit images
for the website and prototype of interface.
Adobe – Illustrator<= o:p>
Adobe Illustrator is a program that deals with precise
lines and is able to export as vector files, this was used to design prototy=
pe
of pet tracking collar.
MIT App Builder
The MIT App Inventor&=
nbsp;platform is both an app development platform used=
to
create applications by dragging and dropping components into a design view a=
nd
using a visual blocks language to program application behaviour. It was used=
to
create interactive mockups of our three key features of the App.
GPS
Tracker
Link to interactive prototype of the Geo Tracking Feature:=
Click here or co=
py
the link into your internet browser:
Permanent link: https://gallery.appinventor.m=
it.edu/?galleryid=3D7184e18c-5467-45b2-adf5-e4487575b329
GPS Tracker APK file: https://rmiteduau-=
my.sharepoint.com/personal/s3824193_student_rmit_edu_au/Documents/Microsoft%=
20Teams%20Chat%20Files/GPS-app.apk
Health
Tracker
Link to interactive prototype of the Health Tracking Featu= re: Click here or copy the link into your internet browser:<= o:p>
Permanent link: https://gallery.appinventor.mit.edu=
/?galleryid=3D6ee32ee1-7852-4436-90a0-b819a5b2911d
Health Tracker APK File
Geo-fencing
Link
to interactive prototype of the Geo-Fencing Feature: Click here or copy the link into your internet browser:
Permanent
link: https://gallery.appinventor.mit.edu=
/?galleryid=3D31ddb0c3-cb13-47e5-af23-98c3cc133b71
Geoalert APK file: <= a href=3D"https://rmiteduau-my.sharepoint.com/personal/s3885261_student_rmit_e= du_au/Documents/Microsoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files/Geoalert_feature.apk">h= ttps://rmiteduau-my.sharepoint.com/personal/s3885261_student_rmit_edu_au/Doc= uments/Microsoft%20Teams%20Chat%20Files/Geoalert_feature.apk<= o:p>
Storyboardthat.com=
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A
website that allows users to create small projects by moving stock images on=
to different
backgrounds. We used this to creat=
e
storyboards to help guide our group video project.
Adobe After Effects
Adobe
After effects is a program used for advanced effects and animations. In our
case, Mark George utilised the tool in order to create the Pet Finder’s in=
tro
and outro.
Adobe Premiere Pro=
Adobe
Premiere Pro is a video eating program, its support with After effects made =
it
very easy and simple to combine rendered clips with raw footage.
Camtasia Studio
Camtasia
studio is a simple, easy to use but limited video editing software. It was u=
sed
to finalise the video since it has a user-friendly UI that is perfect for sm=
all
final tweaks.
Sublime
Used
to edit HTML and CSS files on the website. Sublime is a shareware
cross-platform source code editor with a Python application programming
interface (API).
Google Fonts
Font
service provided by Google Fonts API, used to style font on websit=
e.
The Project
Our project comes with a lot of amazing features
consolidated in one comfortable and wearable device. Instead of having to bu=
y
different devices for different purpose; below are the list of features that
would give you a peace of mind for your pet and it all in one.
Project Description<= o:p>
The idea is to launch an app and web portal,
designed and developed in Australia. The app gives you full control of your
pet’s location and health from the convenience of your Smartphone and Devi=
ces
with ease. It has a “reminder” feature, allowing you to set alert=
s for
feeding time, playtime, walks, grooming and when they need to take medicatio=
n
etc.
Find My Phone helps you locate your lost
Smartphone and get it back, our PetTrackr app is based on the same concept, =
but
uses google maps and Gl=
obal
Positioning System (GP=
S)
technology for real-time or live tracking and seeing location activity, givi=
ng
you the ability to track your pet and manage your notification settings from
anywhere in the world.
The health tracking feature tells you if your pet=
is
too thin, overweight or obese and there’s also a “recommended food and w=
ater
intake” option that uses data from a range of pet brands and works out how=
much
food your dog would need each day.
The PetTacker is lightweight and durable, it=
is
aim is cover all aspects of your pet’s health and safety. This forms the b=
asis
of a health check appointment and reminder service and is really helpful too=
l for
owners and their vets too, vets can use the data to focus on a particul=
ar
area that requires attention and conduct further tests if required.
Your PetFinder has no range limitations.
On the map, you will see your pet’s approximate locati=
on.
If your pet cannot be found, it will show you the last known location (if
available). Pet owners can also setup virtual safe zones and receive
notifications when their pet leaves the area, it can also easi=
ly be
sync to your phone or digital device via Bluetooth and Wifi.
Alarm is sent to your smartphone/device if
collar is removed, you can simultaneously lock or unlock the colla=
r
at any time, by pressing a button on your smartphone. Notifications and SMS=
’s
can be sent directly to your App and Online Portal. You can also request for
SMS to be sent to your friends and family, however for this feature users ar=
e
required to upgrade their subscription to an SMS pack.
Connectivity is a crucial part of product
design and performance and the choice of connectivity technology must be
considered early in the process. This is a challenging choice given the quic=
k
technology and market development. 2G and 3G networks are starting to be pha=
sed
out and new 5G network technologies are becoming increasingly popular.
Overview
PetFinder is a web app designed by Pet Finders, used to help pet owne=
rs
track or find their furry friends.
If you are worried about your pet disappearing for long periods of ti=
me,
worry no more, PetFinder will help you locate your pet, giving you a piece o=
f
mind at the touch of a finger.
We are launching an app and web portal, to give pet owners full contr=
ol
of their pet’s location and health from any compatible Smartphone and Devi=
ces
with ease, and easily be sync to your phone or digital device via Bluetooth =
and
Wifi.
Key
Features:
· GPS location tracker - Pinpoint your pets’ current locations from anywhere in the world.<= o:p>
· Health tracker - Track your pet=
s
heart rate, exercise routines and food intake (for weight gain or weight los=
s)
and steps.
·
=
Geo-Alets
- set and receive phone and push notification when your cat leaves an area o=
r
Safe Zone.
About GPS Tracker<= o:p>
The transmitter is buil=
t
into the collar, it has a chip inside which acquires the signal broadcast by
GPS satellites that orbit the earth to find the pets location. Then, using
mobile coverage and/or Wifi connection to send the GPS coordinates to the
smartphone or device.
Google Maps Naviga=
tion
will be integrated into the app and web platform using Google’s APIs, for
example, Geocoding and geolocation to help pet owners track their pet’s
location in real-time. The Geolocation API returns a location and accuracy
radius based on information about cell towers and WiFi nodes that the mobile
client can detect, which is useful when GPS is not available.
About health tracker<= o:p>
The health tracking fea=
ture
is like a FitBit for pets. It can monitor your pet’s
steps, play time, nap time and temperature, sensors in the wireless dev=
ice
measures your heart rate it features two electrode strips underneath th=
e
collar that make contact with your pets’ skin to take the vital readings. =
The
information can then be read via the web platform or app, information is sto=
red
securely on the cloud for later access.
=
About
Geo-fencing
The GeoFencing fea=
ture
helps in determining geographic areas and boundaries that your pet is
allowed. Geofencing accuracy can reach 100-200 meters, an alert is
issued when your pet leaves the area or boundary. Due to GPS inaccuracies,
geofencing might not work reliably for pet’s that live in apartment blocks=
.
Why, PetFinder uses a combination of GPS, mobile data, and WiFi data to assi=
st
with accuracy.
Topic
The primary purpose of =
this
project is to create a platform using the latest technologies and trends
designed to give pet owners a piece of mind when it comes to the health and
safety of their pets.The process includes building a visual representation o=
f what
the app and website will look like, along with a concept of the design for o=
ur
Pet Tracking Collar.
Motivation
The idea=
came
about after one of the group members cat went missing, when he was travellin=
g
for work. His friend called to say the kitten has been missing for 24 hours,
and the fear was because of the breed, the cat might have been stolen, if on=
ly
he had put on a tracking device on the collar before he left, he could check
the location of his pet remotely.
During
COVID-19, a lot of people went out and brought pets, some pets went missing =
or
where stolen, why this project is so important and interesting.
Market
Research
Emerging=
IT
trends in the Pet Industry is wearable monitors, pet owners w=
ant
to keep tabs on your beloved animal or keep track of an
ill pet's vital signs by fitting them with a wearable monitor. Oth=
er
technology and trends in the industry are, online ordering, webcams and pet
profiles on social media.
What wou=
ld it
show to a future employer if you were able to work on this project?
We would=
show
the prototype of the website and app, and digital illustrations of what the =
pet
collar would look like.
Landscape
There are lot of pet finder or GPS tracker out there in t=
he
market today with loads of different features, which make it a bit of
competition, but however there are differences that makes some standout than
others, below are the top ranges of cat tracking system for 2021 and their
differences.
|
|
Name |
Type of device |
weight |
battery life |
Include app |
Accuracy level |
Health Monitor And activities |
|
1 |
TRACKER GPS COLLAR |
-gps -sim -water proof |
30g |
|
yes |
Longe range |
|
|
2 |
CUBE PRO |
Bluetooth waterproof |
12g |
|
yes |
short |
|
|
3 |
PETKIT P2 |
Bluetooth |
8.8g |
|
yes |
short |
yes |
|
4 |
KIPPY VITA |
-gps -sim -waterproof |
46g |
|
yes |
longe |
|
|
5 |
LOCATOR TABCAT |
-Radio frequency -waterproof |
6g |
|
no |
longe |
|
|
6 |
WEENECT CAT2 |
-sim -waterproof |
25g |
|
yes |
longe |
yes |
|
7 |
|
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Table Source: https://www.t3.com/au/features/best-cat-gps-tracker
There are over 29
million pets in Australia. Approximately 61% of households in=
Australia own pets,
with dogs being the most common (40%), followed by cats (27%). According to =
the
Pet Census report 2016, 1 in 5 pet owners have both a cat and a dog. [3]
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How
much do Australians spend on their pets?
Overall,
Australian households are estimated to have spent over $13 billion on pet
services and products in 2019 [1]. Dog owners spent the most, with an estima=
ted
average of $1627 spent per animal each year. Cat owners spend an estimated
average of $962 per animal each year [1].
Pets
& Family
Animal
Medicines Australia say, in 2019, over 60% of dog and cat owners considered
their pet as a member of the family. Companionship is the main reason for
Australians getting a pet, followed by rescuing animals, being given animals=
,
teaching children responsibility and for relaxation.
Losing
your pet
Loosing
your pet can be a devastating and traumatic experience. Humans tend to
develop a lasting attachment with their pets, which breaks at
the loss of the pet.
Stolen/Missing
Pets
A
pet detective Anne-Marie told 9 News. "When you find a lost pet, its
actually not a case of finders keepers, you actually are required by law to
make every attempt to reunite that pet with its rightful owner,".
Anne-Marie
said thefts are on the rise right now because there is a supply and demand
issue. More people want a pet because the pandemic has left them feeling
lonely, and thieves are taking advantage of this by stealing furry friends t=
o
sell them for a profit.
Detailed Description<= o:p>
Aims
=
Build a state-of-the-art web app and tracking
collar, to give pet owners a 360 view of their best friends.
Learn to=
use
new software
Build prototype of key features, su=
ch as
GPS/MAP, Health Tracker and Geo-alert to present to stakeholders and investo=
rs
within 3 weeks.
Design web app and prototype of
interface that is user-friendly and compatible across multiple
devices/platforms to present to investors. We aim to have a demo of the app
created and ready for testing within the next 3 months.
Provide drawings and illustrations =
of
the Collar and build a physical prototype of it, ready for testing within th=
e
next 12 months - following the launch of a crowdfunding campaign.
Plans
& Processes=
It is all fun and games until someone loses a pet. Well=
,
in our case that’s what the motivation was behind the idea of developing p=
et
finder. Pet finder helped us by reuniting us with our lost pet, that made us
realise that nobody should ever go through the pain of losing their beloved
pet. We wanted everyone to experience the benefits of Petfinder as to some,
pets are more than just animals, they are family.
Pet finder will not only help people by re-uniting them
with their lost or stolen pets but also monitor their health. For us humans =
we
have all the latest gadgets to show us even a minor irregularity in our hear=
t
rate, body temperature etc so why not have something similar for our pets th=
at
we so dearly love, something that would keep a pet owner up to date with the
latest information regarding their pet’s health. Pet Finder does exactly t=
hat,
it not only helps owners to keep track of their pets but also keep an eye on
their health status e.g., heart rate by simply logging into the pet finder
application one could see the average heart rate over a period of time e.g.,
weekly or monthly. It can monitor it as well as notify the owner by sending =
out
a notification every time it detects an irregularity. It also stores data fo=
r a
period of 12 months so you can always refer back to it when you need it.
Pet finder has revolutionised the way how we keep track=
of
our pets as well as their health and based on the information it would provi=
de
its users, we can potentially prevent or at least reduce the risk of any
unforeseen situation that could affect or harm our pet’s health.
Another feature that we have included, is a safe zone
monitor. The users would get to set a safe zone radius and if the pet goes o=
ut
of that safe zone radius the app would immediately send out a notification a=
nd
alert the owner with the GPS location of the pet at pinpoint accuracy. This
would help many pet owners to act pro-actively and prevent any mishappening.=
Pet finder can also be downloaded onto multiple devices=
so
everyone in the family can keep track of the pet and stay updated with the l=
atest
data.
We also understanding that stress and fears associated
with your pets while you are away either on a vacation or at work. That’s =
why
we have included a live streaming option. The camera on your pet’s collar =
can
show what your beloved pet is up to with just click of a button. It also giv=
es
you an option to record a video which can be easily accessed anytime on the
app.
Ever felt like talking to your pet while you are away?
well, now you can. You can now speak to your pet through the pet finder app
installed on your phone and your pet can hear your voice through the per fin=
der
collar which has an inbuild speaker that communicates with the app.
The collar has been designed keeping in mind the comfor=
t
of your pet. The collar is not only durable for everyday wear but has been
designed to last for a longer period of time. We understand pet’s everyday
adventures and hence we made sure that these collars can stand up to their
everyday adventures.
We have manufactured the collars with best quality padd=
ing
to provide that extra bit of comfort to a pet. It has been designed to curb
pulling without using a body harness or causing pain .
We have designed this collar keeping in mind our eco
system. The material that we have used has been made from recycled material.=
Pet finder collar and app has been equipped with the
latest technology which lets users check and do multiple things. As explaine=
d
above, it can help you check your pet’s heartbeat, notify if your pet leav=
es
the safe zone, let’s you speak to your pet etc, track your pet’s locatio=
n etc.
Please Note: QR Code redirects to <=
a
href=3D"https://xd.adobe.com/view/c4c048ac-4a08-4392-80cc-68a1b92ab61f-9193/=
screen/9af33555-9046-408d-bb40-bfb27ed74863/"
target=3D"_blank">https://xd.adobe.com/view/c4c048ac-4a08-4392-80cc-68a1b92ab61=
f-9193/screen/9af33555-9046-408d-bb40-bfb27ed74863/ <=
/span>.(by https://www.qrco=
de-monkey.com)
Let’s go over some of the technologies that we have
incorporated in our product:
GPS tracker:
Using c=
ell
coverage, the Pet Tracker sends GPS coordinates t=
o
your smartphone and devices. This means you can pinpoint your pet’s curren=
t
location from anywhere in the world.
GPS
tracking system is capable of tracking the exact location of your pet in rea=
l
time. our GPS tracker can easily be attached to the collar of your pet and i=
t
can generate real time data which can be viewed anytime by simply logging in=
to
the app on your phone or any other smart device. we use state of the art
cutting edge technology and gsm module as well as sim card to track every
single movement of your beloved pet. the gps system can also detect if
your pets leave the set safe zone and can send a notification straight to yo=
ur
phone.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth:
The&nbs=
p;Pet
Findr comes with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and
can be easily paired to your phone or other device.
LED Light
There i=
s a
built-in LED colour changing light to draw attention to
your pet at night, the colour codes are as follows:
=
Red&nbs=
p;- when you
pet is reported lost/stolen.
Blue&nb=
sp;-
when pet goes outside allocated safe-zone. =
Green&n=
bsp;–
when camera is recording.
There i=
s a
built in Pet Health Tracker to monitor you pets hearts rate, exercise routin=
es
and food intake, we have a built-in barcode scanner so you can record nutrit=
ion
information – and keep a pet food journal. Pet owners can check pet's
hydration level and report on the overall health of the pet, as well as stor=
e
information about vaccinations and next pet appointment reminders. The healt=
h
tracking feature tells you if your pet is too
thin, overweight or obese and can also work out how much food your
dog would need each day.
=
ACTIVITY TRACKING <=
/b> - Monitor
your pet’s activity – see changing trends; set activity goals.
TEMPERATURE
HEART RATE
CALORIES - Track
calories burned by your pet's, water intake and help them in weight loss
programs and prevent obesity.
More about the heart rate monitor:
The LED lights installed on the collar are paired with
light-sensitive photodiodes to detect the amount of blood flowing through th=
e
veins at any given moment. These LED lights can easily calculate the number =
of
times the heart beats and based on the data stored on the app it can raise a=
n
alert in case if it detects any irregularities in the heartbeat and instantl=
y
notify the owner. This state-of-the-art technology can prove to be quite
significant in preventing any medical emergencies and can ensure that the pe=
t
is provided the care it needs on time.
Safe zone tracker:
The app gives its users an option to set a pinpoint
location that can either be your home or office and allow the user to set a
desired radius around that location. If the pet goes out of this radius the =
app
would send a notification with the exact pinpoint location. This is done wit=
h
the help of global positioning system, the sim card installed pet’s collar=
and google APIs. Google APIs are
application programming interfaces (APIs) developed by Google which allow
communication with Google Services and their integration to other
services. =
Roadblock’s
Roadblocks are an unavoidable part of any new project.
Every team that works on a new project at some point comes face to face to
roadblocks or issues that in some way halt or effect the progress of the
project. These roadblocks can come in different shapes and sizes, some commo=
n
examples of roadblocks are - fear of failure, negativity, communication gap,=
no
clear vision ,no clear plan ,poor time management etc .Every road block is
different and unique in its way and hides an opportunity to learn as well
as enhance your skills provided yo=
u know
how to use these roadblocks to your advantage and not let them effect your
determination and passion to succeed or complete your project on time in any
way. What is required is an unique approach depending on the type of situati=
on,
the solution could be writing algorithms on how to resolve a type of problem=
.
Some roadblocks can be easily solved, and some require an extra bit of effor=
t.
When we started working on pet finders, we had a clear
vision on exactly what we wanted it to look like however we are not really
confident about resolving the risks that we might face along the way as this
was our first project as a team and we had only known each other for a few
weeks. During our journey we came across roadblocks at so many points and fa=
ced
situations that we hadn’t anticipated. Situations that almost demotivated =
us
and made us wonder if we would ever be able to finish the project on time.
Some of the roadblocks that we faced were:
2. Trouble coordinating between different environments (android/apple) :=
We
all know how different IOS and android are from each other. To a user its
services the same purpose they might not notice significant differences howe=
ver
for a programmer to develop an application that would function well on both =
the
environments was bit of a challenge.
3. COVID-19 – Due to lock-down a=
nd
social distancing it is hard to collaborate with the team face to face.
4. Limited access to features and =
software
without paying subscription fees. Most of the websites only offer limited
access to unpaid access and to require payments to fully access all the
features. This made it difficult for us to access all the resources that we
wanted to access for our project as a result we had to turn to multiple
websites to gather information and resources.
5. Not enough time to create a
porotype of the collar and web application-Most of us work full time and hav=
e
different work schedules. This made it difficult for us to spend the desired
amount of time working on the project as we would like. Also, comparatively =
to
a 24-week duration course, we only had a limited amount of time to work on t=
he
project.
We overcame these challenges by having regular meetings
using Microsoft Teams, using freeware and prioritised and split up the work
tasks evenly among the group.
Despite the fact that most of work full time and have
different work schedules we were committed to have regular team meetings to
discuss project development plans and strategies. Despite having work early,
the next day we have had meetings at late at night. This helped us to stay o=
n
track and finish the project before the deadline. This also gave us enough t=
ime
go through the challenges and come up with strategies to overcome them.
We used freeware and open-source applications for our
project that helped us with our project development to a great extent. We we=
re
able to incorporate the options and features that we wanted include and desi=
gn
a protype of our project.
Splitting and distributing work evenly between all team
members proved to be a game changer. It increased the overall productivity a=
nd
helped us to complete the project as per the deadlines set. We also assigned=
a
project manager to the group responsible of overlooking the project and
ensuring that all deadlines are met.
Design & Development Process
We
are currently designing and developing a prototype of the APP for smartphone=
s
and testing the user-interface. This would give us an overview of how our ap=
p
would like and what other features we could add to the app in the future. Th=
is
will also help us understand any shortfalls. To create a live prototype =
of
the collar with built in sensors and other features. We also want to create =
an
application and conduct debugging tests of the app .We would also like to ge=
t
user feedback on the app before publishing it, one way do to it could be
by conducting market research and getting feedback fr=
om a
group users with different types of pets and getting feedback on the
application and based on the feedback we would work on final changes if
any and once tested and approved w=
e would
like to publish the application on app and play store so it can be accessed =
by
the users. We would also like to work on
adding a new feature such as assistance for the elderly and blind.
Documentation
Website
and Code
Our website =
link is
https://petfindr.github.io
Code
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Stylesheet - style.css
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yle.css
Homepage
- index.html Code - Sublime Editor
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code (GitHub): https://github.com/PetFindr/petfindr.github.io/blob/main/index.html
Team
Profile - teamprofile.html =
Code - Sublime Editor
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(GitHu=
b): https:/=
/github.com/PetFindr/petfindr.github.io/blob/main/teamprofile.html
Project
Idea - project.html Code - Sublime Edito=
r
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View/Download code: https:/=
/petfindr.github.io/project.html
APP Interface
Prototype =
Prototype Of APP Int=
erface:
https://xd.adobe.com/view/c4c048ac-4a08-4392-80cc-=
68a1b92ab61f-9193/screen/9af33555-9046-408d-bb40-bfb27ed74863/
Watch full video on =
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dp8eVF6wCsJw
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GPS Tracker
Prototype=
Heath Track=
er
Prototype Geo-Fencing
Prototype
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GPS Tracker
Prototype =
GPS APK file:
GPS Feature Documentation
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Open MIT App Inventor Interface and
create a new screen for your project.
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Health
Tracker Prototype:
HealthTracker APK file:
Landing
Screen: =
Block Code
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|
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The
landing screen includes a readout of the current Total Steps and Goal at the
top of the screen. When Total Step=
s
exceeds the Goal the numbers turn green and a green cheer message appears at
the bottom of the screen. Four buttons are included as a navigation menu. Th=
e
TinyDB1 non visible component is required to retrieve the Total Step and Goa=
l
values from other pages. The other
non-visible components are placeholders for a later prototype.
Workout
Page: =
Block Code
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The
workout page uses the pedometer non visible component to count steps and the
TinyDB1 component to store them. Due to limitations in MIT app inventor the =
app
cannot be continuously running in the background, so the counter is set up a=
s a
stopwatch before we move to more advanced coding tools. Pressing start begins the count, tappin=
g stop
working out pauses it and holding the button zeros the counter on this page =
and
the landing page. Menu options to =
the
landing page and goals page are included.
Goals
Page: =
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The
goals page uses the TinyDB1 component to store the user entered goal<=
span
style=3D'font-size:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri'>.
History
Page: =
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The
History page simulates at later function where the app will record the conti=
nuous
data it receives and generate graphs to present the information to the
user. Due to limitation with the M=
IT app
inventor this is simulated by having the user enter test step and goal data =
and
then adjusting the size of the following bars based on the step data to crea=
te
the graph. The bars change colour =
if the
step in that position in the array exceeds the corresponding goal. The TinyDB1 is used here to store the s=
tep
data to be used as calories out information on the Calories page.
Calories
Page: =
Block
Code
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The
Calories page uses TinyDB1 to populate a data for calories burned based on t=
he
test step data entered by the user on the History page. The user enters test values for calorie=
s
eaten per day to create the calories eaten.=
If calories burned exceeds calories eaten the relevant bars turn gree=
n. The barcode scanner non visible compone=
nt is
included as a place holder for a later version of the prototype that will
receive the calories eaten by scanning pet food barcodes.
Heart-Temp
Screen: =
Block
Code
|
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|
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The
Heart-Temp screen simulates a function that will later receive data from
sensors on the PetFinder collar. C=
urrent
temp and heartrate are static values and the safe range for temp and heartra=
te
are entered by the user. If the cu=
rrent
value falls outside of the safe range a red warning message for the exceeded
parameter is displayed. Later prototypes will include a push notification in
this scenario. The thermometer and Accelerometer sensors are used as
placeholders for the sensors on the collar.
Geoalert
Feature Prototype
Geoalert Feature APK file:<= /span><= o:p>
Geoalert Feature
Documentation:
When first starting the geo-alert, it will =
be
integrated into the GPS tracking screen as an optional feature. When the scr=
een
is initialised, the radius will be set to 0 until it is changed by the user =
in
the next screen.
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The button above will send the user to the
settings page in order to set up the geo-alerts
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In the geo-fence settings, the slider will
determine the radius of the geofence. When the slider position is changed an=
d
the save button is pressed, the value of the slider will be stored when
returning to the map screen.
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|
The value of the
slider that was stored in the previous screen will be returned when the
screen is initialised. The value will be called, and the fence will be set=
.
Once complete a green circle around the user's home will appear indicating
the pre-set area of the designated as the geo-fence and should the pet lea=
ve
the area, you will still be able to track the pet, however the user will b=
e
notified on their mobile device. The above image shows the radius set to 2=
0m. |
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Roles
All role=
s work hand
in hand almost like a relay race; not one can be fully and efficiently
completed without the other.
In this
scenario, Quentin is playing our lead developer. The lead developer has the
great responsibility of mentoring, providing general guidance on design and
putting work into the foundation and early stages of the development of a
product.
Victor i=
s
playing our interface designer. The importance in this role is to take the c=
ode
from Quentin and any other developers and turn it into a nice looking, easy =
to
use layout and design for users to enjoy.
Mark and=
Kanav
are playing our cyber security team. Cyber security is very important when
starting any company, not only are cyber security specialists responsible fo=
r
keeping our code and servers secure, they also need to put security in place=
in
order to avoid possible any possible fraud whether it is in app purchase fra=
ud
to identity fraud, it is all accounted for.
Matthew =
is
playing our database administrator. What this means is that Matthew is respo=
nsible
for ensuring databases run efficiently using specialized software to store a=
nd
organize data such as financial information and customer shipping records.
Matthew will be working hand in hand with Mark and Kanav (our cyber security
team) to ensure that limited data is available for users and other data is
secure from unauthorized access, the cyber security team will be attempting =
to
infiltrate the system in order to find any possible security breaches.
Connor i=
s
playing our lead tester. Test results must be passed through Connor first
before being published. The lead tester must either conduct experiments and
tests themselves or improve and approve the rest of the team’s completed t=
ests.
Scopes and Limits<= o:p>
Due to the time constraints, it is understood that =
the
project in its entirety cannot be realised. The scope of what this proj=
ect
entails is massive and for a small group to be able to design, develop and
finalise such a project in the time given is unrealistic.
It is however possible to show the essence of the
project and what you might expect if more time was given to execute the
full process. <=
/span>With resp=
ect
to time, the functionality of the project can still be c=
ommunicated through wireframes of
the app and blueprint plans of the collar.
Using MIT App Inventor, app screens can be designed
such that they are visible and can be understood as to what function ea=
ch
screen has. We used MIT app inventor to create wireframes for 3 of the
core functionalities of the app.
Three functions from the app will be shown as =
a
representative of the app’s full functionality and capabilities: a he=
alth
tracker, a GPS tracker and a geo-alert feature.
A health
tracker function that measures the pet's steps take=
n,
heart rate and temperature as well as keep track of caloric burn&n=
bsp;for
your pet. It keeps track of the pet's steps and calculates the how much
calories your pet has burned as well as a history of steps per day and
presents that on a graph. The tracker can also compare caloric intake
(manual input) to calories burned. The heart rate is monitored, and a s=
afe
range can be manually set which alerts you if it detects an abnormal heart r=
ate.
In regard
to the health tracker, it cannot measure data without sensors. As such
simulated and static data has been used as placeholders.=
Also, a
limiting factor in using the MIT app inventor is that it cannot run
continuously in the background, a user must tell it when to start =
and
stop counting. Similarly, the heartrate and temperature readings only appear
when asked to simulate those measurements.
A GPS
tracker will provide a visual representation of the pet's location
using a GPS module inside the collar, this will work in tandem with
the Google maps APIs and SDKs in order to give a precise and accurate
location. The screen shown will show a map using Google Maps and will s=
how
your location as well as the location of your pet (wearing the collar).=
You
can see how far you are to the pet in relation to the time as well as
distance.
A geo-ale=
rt
feature is an extension of the GPS tracker that allows the user to
set an invisible perimeter around the property and can alert the user t=
o
the pet having left the designated area. The geofence can be creat=
ed
using the app and all the user does it set it and if the pet wearing th=
e
collar, leaves the area, you will be alerted on your mobile device.
Obviously
making a functioning geo-fence is difficult without first setting up the API=
s
to be used and considering the time frame, that is very
difficult. The app screen will show an example geo-fence as well as
‘setting-up screen’.
The app w=
ill
not have a lot of functionality in some respects, but the app screens will
provide adequate visualisation in order for it to be
understandable and comprehensible. It will not be able to be demonstrat=
ed
as there is no physical collar but considerable efforts will be pu=
t
into demonstrating what it could look like if it was to exist. <=
/span>
In terms =
of
the actual collar, the blueprint, plans and a visual representation of the
collar will be shown, however the physical collar will not be
made. All the specifications will be shown as to how and what will be u=
sed
to build and program the collar.
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Tool & Technology<= o:p>
The PetFinders project is made up=
of
3 core parts: app, website and collar. Each has its own functionalities and
capabilities. This section will explore the tools and technologies we use in
order for our project to work.
The App
· =
MIT App Inventor - Proof of concept=
- https://appinventor.mit.edu/
- XCode&nb=
sp;
- Android SDK<=
span
style=3D'font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU'>&nb=
sp;
- Ado=
beXD
The Web Portal
· =
GitHub
The Collar
· =
ARDUINO UNO REV3
· =
Arduino IDE
· =
U-blox NEO-6M GPS Module
· =
Leather
· =
LEDs
· =
Microphone and small speaker
· =
QR Code
· =
Dog Tags
APIs and SDKs
· =
Google Maps SDK for Android
· =
Google Maps SDK for iOS
· =
Google Calendar API
· =
Google Maps JavaScript API
· =
Google Maps Embed API
· =
Google Directions API
· =
Google Distance Matrix API
· =
Google Gecoding API
· =
Google Geolocation API
· =
Vonage In-App Messaging SDK
· =
Vonage In-App SDK
· =
FitBit Heart-rate API
Backend - use cloud techno=
logy
– SaaS
· =
Microsoft Azure
· =
IBM Cloud
· =
Relational Database - MySQL
· =
Database management tools
Presentation
· =
Camtasia Studio 2020
· =
Premiere Pro
· =
After Effects
· =
Phones for Video recording
There is a lot of technolo=
gy
that works in the background to realise our project and those were also
included for full transparency. One of the PetFinders, Victor, has
experience using most of the tools and technologies above. He has experience=
in
using AdobeXD as well as using a few of the APIs and SDKs we listed above. <=
/span>
Testing
We plan to use the following software for testing, developing and
debugging app.
Xcode
Is Apple’s integrated development environment and used for creati=
ng
apps for MAC, iPhone, iPad and apple watch. This software is not available o=
n
windows PC. The cost of membership for an Apple Developer Program is $99USD =
per
year.
Android Software Development Kit
AKA Android ‘SDK’ is freeware and is used for developing and te=
sting
applications running on Android Operating System.
After ev=
ery
technical addition, it will be tested for functionality against all other
features to ensure there are no bugs. For example. The QR code feature will =
be
tested while the GPS feature is running in the background and every other
combination of features tested back and forth etc.
The aspe=
ct that
will be the most time consuming in testing will be the pet compatibility. He=
art
rate and other data must be readable on most if not all species of pets and
thus much testing is needed in order to find the perfect balance for an all =
in
1 collar.
The coll=
ars
will be tested on every species we can get our hands on. The sensors must no=
t
hurt the animals in any way so we will test different locations to attach th=
e
product onto each species and include the optimal position for each tested
animal in the user manual.
After al=
l the
technical and variable testing is complete, another compatibility test will =
be
performed over different devices with the polished product. This will be lef=
t
to last as it is more efficient to have a working product which requires
minimal tweaking and adjustments for compatibility on different operating
systems and devices.
Timeframes
|
Week |
All |
Matthew
Ahearn |
Victor
Van der Meer |
Kanav
Atri |
Connor
Abdulai |
Mark
George |
Quentin
Schuster |
|
1 |
|
Explore
possible tools and technologies |
Write
report section aims Set
up team GitHub profile |
Write
report section team profile |
Write
report section tools |
Explore
possible tools and technologies |
Further
research into project idea |
|
2 |
|
Write
report section Timeframe and risk |
Write
report section tools and technologies |
Investigate
tools for prototype |
Write
report section Topic Write
report Section Motivation |
Write
report section Roles |
Write
report section scope and limits |
|
3 |
|
Learn
mit app developer |
Learn
mit app developer |
Determine
preferred coding language for combined prototype |
Write
report section Landscape |
Write
report section testing |
Learn
mit app developer |
|
4 |
|
Develop
Health Tracker app prototype |
Develop
GPS tracker app prototype |
Investigate
sensor options for location, steps, heartrate and temp |
Write
report section skills and jobs |
Compare
API’s i.e thingSpeak and Arduino for compatibility with app language |
Develop
geoalert app prototype |
|
5 |
Reflect
on Assingment 2 Feedback |
Create
Health tracker app prototype documentation |
Create
GPS tracker prototype documentation |
Write
report section plans and progress |
Test
Health Tracker app prototype |
Test
geoalert app prototype Test
GPS Tracker app prototype |
Create
geoalert app prototype documentation |
|
6 |
Write
group reflection |
Assist
as required for final report submission |
Compile
Presentation |
Write
report section plans and progress |
Compile
Presentation |
Assist
as required for final report submission |
Assist
as required for final report submission |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
Submit
group feedback |
Learn
agreed coding language |
Learn
agreed coding language |
Build
prototype of PetFinder collar with location, step, heartrate and temp sens=
ors |
Build
prototype of PetFinder collar with location, step, heartrate and temp sens=
ors |
Build
prototype of PetFinder collar with location, step, heartrate and temp sens=
ors |
Learn
agreed coding language |
|
8 |
|
Develop
combined app prototype |
Develop
combined app prototype |
Build
basic pet food database with some common brands and items |
Investigate
sensor options for barcode and water |
Create
small database of pet types with different outputs based on type breed and
weight |
Develop
combined app prototype |
|
9 |
|
Adjust
app prototype to take data inputs from collar prototype |
Adjust
app prototype to take data inputs from collar prototype |
Build
prototype of collar with barcode and water sensors added |
Build
prototype of collar with barcode and water sensors added |
Build
prototype of collar with barcode and water sensors added |
Adjust
app prototype to take data inputs from collar prototype |
|
10 |
|
Expand
app to include water intake and food database, alter calorie input data to=
be
collected from barcode scanner |
Expand
app to include water intake and food database, alter calorie input data to=
be
collected from barcode scanner |
Test
collar and combined app |
Test
collar and combined app |
Test
collar and combined app |
Expand
app to include water intake and food database, alter calorie input data to=
be
collected from barcode scanner |
|
11 |
|
Create
new app function that allows user to specify type, breed and weight of pet=
|
Create
new app function that allows user to specify type, breed and weight of pet=
|
Test
collar, app and database |
Test
collar, app and database |
Test
collar, app and database |
Create
new app function that allows user to specify type, breed and weight of pet=
|
|
12 |
|
adjust
output parameters for calories temp and heartrate to be based on type of p=
et |
adjust
output parameters for calories temp and heartrate to be based on type of p=
et |
Create
advertising and promotional material |
Create
advertising and promotional material |
Create
advertising and promotional material |
adjust
output parameters for calories temp and heartrate to be based on type of p=
et |
|
13 |
|
Expand
pet database |
Expand
pet database |
Test
collar and app on different pets |
Test
collar and app on different pets |
Test
collar and app on different pets |
Expand
pet database |
|
14 |
|
Review
and expand promotional material |
Review
and expand promotional material |
Perform
stress testing of collar – water, dust, bites, impact, temp etc |
Perform
stress testing of collar – water, dust, bites, impact, temp etc |
Perform
stress testing of collar – water, dust, bites, impact, temp etc |
Review
and expand promotional material |
|
15 |
|
Review
bugs from testing |
Review
bugs from testing |
Additional
testing on new pets |
Additional
testing on new pets |
Additional
testing on new pets |
Review
bugs from testing |
Risk
There ar=
e two
primary forms of risk for this project, those being software risks and hardw=
are
risks.
The firs=
t
software risk we will encounter is difficulty for our team in learning to us=
e
the programming languages, API and other software we will need to use to cre=
ate
the project. Using mit app invento=
r for
the initial prototype will alleviate this risk in the early stages as it is
intended for use by beginners and has dedicated tutorials aimed at newer
programmers. However mit app inventor has some limitations for example the a=
pps
can’t run continuously in the background. We will need to move to more adv=
anced
programming language and platforms as the project progresses and our ability=
to
learn these may be roadblock. It i=
s
possible we will need to adjust the scope of the project to accommodate our
abilities as we continue.
Lack of =
uniformity
in our devices will also pose challenges.
Some of us are using Android devices and others use apple. This means that we will need be careful=
to
select languages that work in both environments and make time for testing bo=
th
settings. We have attempted to all=
ow for
both additional coding and testing time in the timeline. On the plus side this challenge means w=
e need
to build cross platform functionality into our project from an early stage
rather than trying to port it later, which may well save us time in the long
run.
Selectin=
g the
correct sensors will likely be a significant challenge. We need to ensure that they have API su=
pport
that we will be able to use in our application and are also robust and
effective on a variety of different pet species. It is very likely that will we need to
experiment with several different sensor and as such significant time has be=
en
devoted to investigating sensors and testing the combined functionality of t=
he
app and collar.
We will =
also
need to be mindful that the nature of the product will expose it to some
stressful environments. The PetFin=
der
will regularly get wet, muddy, exposed to dust, subjected to impacts and
possibly bite force as well as see a variety of temperature and humidity. Fo=
r
this reason, we have included dedicated stress testing in the timeline.
Finally,=
it is
worth noting that the PetFinder project is ambitious in scope with its range=
of
sensors and functions. To help giv=
e the
best chance to meet these objectives we have split the group into a hardware
and a software team to allow us to develop specialisation and maximise our
efficiency. It is recommended that
whenever the software team present a new update of the app to the hardware t=
eam
the group compare our actual progress with expected progress from the timeli=
ne
and consider adjusting our scope to ensure we have a minimum viable product =
at
the end of the fifteen weeks.
Group processes and communications<= o:p>
We will continue to base our communications primarily through Micro=
soft
Teams. We will commit to a minimum of two meetings per week, one midweek and
one on the weekend with the frequency of meetings increasing as we get close=
r
to the due date or as required by the group. Additional ad hoc communication
for assistance, clarification or review is also to be done through the MS te=
ams
group chat to help the team feel connected and collaborative.
Our first meetings will be dedicated to understanding the assignmen=
t
and breaking it down into smaller tasks.
These will then be assigned to different group members with staggered
deadlines through the course prior to the deadline. A checklist of these tasks will be main=
tained
to allow easy visual reference of how the assignment is progressing. Work to date will be compiled prior to =
each
meeting into a master document to show progress and help motivate the
team. The goal is for the smaller,
earlier deadlines and the checklist to be used to help us identify problem a=
reas
early in time for us to correct them.
To prevent breakdowns in communication we adopt the following
policy. If a group member misses e=
ither
two back-to-back deadlines, meetings or one deadline and one meeting they wi=
ll
be contacted individually. If ther=
e is
no reply, they will be considered non-contributing and we will begin contact=
ing
out tutors to help resolve the issue.
Skills and Jobs<= o:p>
In the c=
ase
that a group of venture capitalists comes across the Pet Finders project and
wish to fund us in order to help develop the product and business further.
Given we=
have 6
months where we are being funded, as the manager of a team of 4 people with =
the
goal of working together to deliver a polished product and running business;
the following skills and jobs are what will be sought after:
Full sta=
ck
developer (with full fluency and proficiency in most coding languages and
advanced design skills) To maximise efficiency, a full stack developer (deal=
s
with back and front end) is the best choice for a web developer and/or
engineer.
Advanced=
design
skills are needed so that the entire software is handled by the full stack
developers, this will reduce not only time but also confusion and thus much
more efficient.
Full
Stack Developer=
In this newly created role, we are currently
seeking a full stack developer with industry experience to work with our hig=
hly
competent, committed and enthusiastic Digital Development team. In this
permanent full-time role, you will work closely with the team to develop, te=
st,
deploy and maintain new and existing products and features.
Through this role you will have a user
experience approach to application development and be a highly organised,
proactive team player with a creative flair.
=
Key Competencies
· Tertiary IT degree or equivalent industry experience
· 2-3 years experience in a similar role<= o:p>
· HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery responsive web design<= o:p>
· SQL database table design and queries<= o:p>
· High proficiency in PHP
· Experience with Git
· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><= o:p>
· Self-starter with ability to work independently and within a
team environment
· Energy, drive and passion
· Self-motivated
· Ability to multi-task
The following additional skills and experience would =
be beneficial
for the role:
· Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud (and/or) Experience wit=
h IBM Cloud
· Experience with online storage, such as Google Cloud
· Other programming skills (Eg. Python, Node.js)<= o:p>
· Adobe Creative Cloud
The Pet Finders collar is a very sophisticated piece of technology. W=
ith
many sensors in the product, it must have the desired outcome while being
harmless to animals.
Hardware engineers will research, design, develop, and test processor=
s,
circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers; this means not only
would the hardware engineers mostly man the development of the collar but wi=
ll
also be a great help to everyone in the PetFinders team.
Skills needed:
· Specify and design new hardware (PCB,
schematics, design documentation) in line with requirements by understanding=
new
development roadmaps and existing products.
· Create design documentation in line with
existing standards including detailed design, specifications, drawings and
manufacturing limitations.
· Provide technical support to manufacturing
including ease of manufacturing within the design if it makes sense for the
requirements · Contribute to project plans by providing
time-scale estimates. · Use existing tools to develop designs and to
manage documentation Qualifications and Requirements Expected: · 2 years' experience · BS degree in electrical or electronics
engineering · Proven track record in building hardware at a
similar level as a security control panel · Design PCB layout and design experience · Experience in developing products that have b=
een
released to market. · Experience in the complete development life
cycle of products to help us with enhance our processes and structures, Business analys=
ts
are needed. In order to come up with solutions to business issues, research =
and
analysis and help to take our products to our customers. Furthermore, there are a few requirements for all employees. Every
person in the team must be able to effectively work in a team, be able to ta=
ke
leadership when necessary and must think innovatively. This is because in th=
e 6
month time frame, there is no room for dissatisfaction caused by the
employees.To be suitable for this position with PetFinders the ideal candida=
te
will have: · 2 years experiences as a Business Analyst · A proven track record in working in Agile env=
ironment
to develop high quality requirements artefacts for complex IT systems includ=
ing
websites and mobile applications. · Demonstrated experience coordinating and lead=
ing
consultation with internal and external consultants to elicit user and busin=
ess
requirements. · Excellent verbal and written communication
skills · The ability to self motivate, work independen=
tly
and in a team. · Attention to detail · Ability to manage own work time and prioritie=
s
in accordance with aggressive timelines and budgets. · Bachelor qualification in business, business
administration, information technology or a related field. With the addition of in app purchases and personal
information being on our servers, keeping it all secure and inaccessible to
unauthorised personals is a must. As a cyber security specialist, it will involve Monitori=
ng
emerging cyber-crime patterns, the latest techniques and vulnerabilities use=
d
to hack networks by attackers, and new technology advancements in order to
protect Pet Finders live and put high
end preventative measures in the 6 months they are working to set =
a
basis for future adjustments and improvements. =
Business
analyst
=
Cyber Security
Specialist
· I.T or
Computer Science qualification.
· Knowledge of NIST (National Institute of
standards and Technology) CSF (Cyber security framework)
· Knowledge of OWASP (The Open Web Application
Security Project)
· CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security
Professional)
· CCNA 2020
· LINUX
· COMP TIA Network +
· MSCA windows server 2016
· COMP TIA LINUX +
· CYSA+
· COMP TIA Pen Test+
· Working knowledge of ITIL aligned service
delivery processes
Cyber security also requires a good knowledge of a
programming language such as JAVA, Python, C++ etc .
As this project has been designed for the
consumer market, we also may require working
knowledge of PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security
Standard) - It is an information security standard for organization=
s
that handle branded credit cards from the major card schemes.
The PCI Standard is mandated by the card brands but administered by the Paym=
ent
Card Industry Security Standards Council. The standard was created to increa=
se
controls around cardholder data to reduce credit card fraud.
Also, to assure customers and investors data security.
Working knowledge of ITIL aligned service delivery processes could
prove to be beneficial - ITIL service delivery occurs when an
organization performs an IT service for a customer that meets two criteria:
First, it should produce an outcome that the customer values. ... Services a=
re
designed, deployed, delivered, improved, and retired by using the
ITIL framework.
Also, to constantly assess vulnerabilities of our
system and application so that customer’s personal details compromised and=
we are
not in violation of the privacy and data security act CEH is a mus=
t-Certified
Ethical Hacker certification, is a qualification obtained
by demonstrating knowledge of assessing the security of computer
systems by looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems, usi=
ng
the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and
legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target
system.
Group Feedback
Mark George
Suggestions and
agreements were swift; we all agreed that this time we all want to have an
equal workload according to our skills, making it equally challenging for
everyone. We have learned from Assignment 2 that we may not
achieve the mark we are expecting even if we thought we did everything
flawlessly Matthew created a checklist to keep everything in order; it was
successful. If we get the chanc=
e
to create another video; we should spend more time planning that; the video =
we
created was very hard to get flowing. Having one person allude to the other =
before
cutting and making sure audio is clear are the main changes I would make. Getting everything done as fast and efficiently as =
we
did was surprising. I learned that group work is no easy feat but is mu=
ch
more rewarding than individual work when it comes to results. Everyone has their own skillset and work hand in ha=
nd
to create a product that could not otherwise be achieved individually.<=
/span> Being able to see the progress of our teamwork thro=
ugh
GitHub was a great way to track progress for those (like myself) who didn’=
t get
to create a checklist.
Connor Abdulai
Considering when we
started this project to where we are now has been an amazing joining with a
much greater improvement. The teamwork among members and the coordination of
this project has proven how well and confident each member in my team is and
reflects a leadership role. Which has help in fast tracking our project. Public speaking is
challenging, if we could develop a way of encouraging one another to speak u=
p,
I believe that could trigger one initiative or confidence to be more active =
in
a meeting than being passive or a recipient of the conversation.I do not
realize at any point that there was a conflict amongst team members at =
all
since the establishment of our team, which is quite amazing for me. In my
assessment one, it was quite a challenge for me as to where to start an=
d
wondering whether I was going to finish my task, It was different when=
it
came to working with a group. GitHub has been quite an interesting platform =
to
collaborate in with my team, as we can see the logs and activities of team
members as we progress in our project by uploading our work.
Matthew Ahearn <= o:p>
The biggest improvement for the Pet Finders moving from assignment =
two
to assignment three has been our organisation. Nominating myself =
to
lead the meetings, create agendas and manage deadlines and tasks and Victor =
to
maintain the minutes has made our meetings more efficient and focused.
Implementing a policy of many small deadlines throughout the course rather t=
han
one big one at the due date has significantly improved the rate of work bein=
g
submitted by the team and has helped us now come into the final stretch awar=
e
of our pain points and with time to consolidate. The running
checklist and master copy have improved our situational awareness over the
project and help kept the team focused. However, there is st=
ill
room or improvement with version control as sometimes documents and links ar=
e
spread over different chats in Microsoft Teams and this can cause some confu=
sion
and delay. In the future I will make a more concerted effort to increa=
se
the participation in our GitHub page to see if that improves the
workflow. I was surprised by how well we handled working on two
assignments at once. I have learned how important it is to break large
tasks into smaller ones.
Victor van der Meer=
Ove=
rall,
the group performed well. We broke complex tasks into parts and steps and
delegated them out evenly among the group. I was surprised how well group wa=
s
able to give and receive feedback, and how the group was able to take the
feedback from assessment 2 and implement it into the project idea for
assessment 3.
· W=
e all
communicated well with each other.
· E=
veryone
contributed their fair share.
· W=
e
offered support for each other.
We =
all
took part in deciding how work should be allocated, I think the group felt m=
ore
feel comfortable and relaxed around each other this time around. We handled =
any
disagreements constructively within the team, and respected each other’s i=
nput.
I think we could improve the teamwork by outlining our roles and
responsibilities at the beginning of the project and having more brainstormi=
ng
sessions where the team can share more of thoughts, ideas and opinions. We w=
ere
all more active on GitHub and encouraging the team use it as backup for thei=
r
work. We posted meaningful commits and created a separate repository to host
the website files. I was glad to get our website published online this time.=
Quentin Schuster
What went well was that we divided the work equally. We also helped
each other on reviewing the work and making sure everyone's happy. We also
decided to get the bulk of the work, the report finished about a week so we =
can
spend a week on reviewing and working on the artefacts. This worked in creat=
ing
a good report in my opinion. I feel like my communication was a poor during
this assessment and I wish I did more to communicate with my group and put m=
ore
of my input in to provide my insight and voice my concerns if I had any. I w=
as
very surprising how fired up everyone was after we got our A2 marks back, we
all thought we deserved better, and we were fired up to make this assignment
the best we could. We worked hard to make sure we get a great mark and I'm
proud of the group. One thing learnt about groups is to a common goal and th=
e
team will do their best to work towards it. What made us work as hard as we =
did
was wanting to improve and the effort we put in I fell will surely be reward=
ed.
=
Kanav Atri
=
As a team we were focused to meet targets =
by the deadlines. We were open
to ideas as well as communicated consistently
to overcome roadblocks. We providently assisted eac=
h
other as a team and expressed ourselves freely.
Tasks were well defined and distributed so
everyone was clear about their portfolios. Everyone
displayed TOFU (Take ownership and follow up) which in return
simplified action items resulting in on time completion of tasks.<=
/span>
We could consider
introducing reward & recognition to reward ourselves
as a team on successful completion of a task. We could a=
lso
work on each other's strengths and weaknesses to further
improve productivity. We could also work on improving our time manageme=
nt
skills.
I found everyone’s level of commitment very s=
urprising. Everyone was assiduous towards
the project and went above & beyond. Everyone
willingly participated and made significant contributions.<=
/span>
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>
We maintained constant communication throughout
the project that helped us with challenges
at initial stages and to prevent roadblocks. Suppor=
ting
each other in a team can help build trust and
boost morale of the team.
We all uploaded tasks actioned on GitHub proactively=
. This helped
us with keeping track of work done and meeting deadlines.
=
Group
Reflection
416 words
The team showed a high level of commitment towards the project,
everyone was willing to engage by due to our busy work schedules organising
regular team meetings was quite difficult during the day as a result we deci=
ded
to meet late at night once a week.
We can all agree that maintaining regular communication was the key
which freely allowed us to express our ideas and tackle challenges at early
stages to identify any roadblocks. As a group we have learnt the importance =
of
supporting each other, and helping others build confidence in the team, we n=
ow
understand each other a lot better and we found it easier to be able to
delegate tasks, once we identified what each other’s strengths and weaknes=
ses are.
Some members found it hard speaking out — those feelings of une=
ase,
anxiousness, or fear that take over in stressful social situations. A way we
could overcome this this roadblock in the future we could look at
Once thing we did learn is the importance of breaking larger tasks
into smaller ones, we were quickly able to go through the requirement of the
task, summarise the whole question and immediately start working on the task=
s,
even though it took us a bit
longer for the group to define our individual roles, which we also found
changed over the time. Surprisingly everybody was able to adapt very well to
the dynamic environment. The other=
thing
we were surprised about was how well we handled working on two assignments a=
t
once.
There is still room for improvement when it comes to things like
version and document control. We found links are spread over different chats=
in
Microsoft Teams and this can cause some confusion and delay. In the fut=
ure
we will make a more concerted effort to increase the participation in our Gi=
tHub
page to see if that improves the workflow. We will also work towards establi=
shing
more clear team rules and bring more clarity and discipline when it comes sc=
heduling
tasks.
We created a repository for our project and as we finished the task=
s
that were assigned to us, we uploaded our work on GitHub repository on regul=
ar
basis, including updates to the website. This also made it easier for other
team members to keep track of the work that has been done and work that’s
pending.